13 DECEMBER 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® Merger Creates Largest Natural Gas Producer in the U.S. Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Southwestern Energy Company have merged, creating the largest independent natural gas producer in the United States. The new company will be known as Expand Energy Corporation. “As America’s largest natural gas producer and a top producer globally, Expand Energy is built to disrupt the industry’s traditional cost and market delivery model,” said Nick Dell’Osso, Expand Energy’s president and chief executive officer. “Behind our advantaged portfolio, peer-leading returns program, and resilient financial foundation, we are poised to capture the significant synergies provided by this powerful combination. We will expand opportunity for shareholders and consumers alike by enhancing margins and reaching more markets, reducing the overall cost of energy. The world needs more energy, and our team is committed to sustainably delivering it to consumers.” For a link, click on this box in our online issue. No online issue? Register at worldwidedrillingresource.com WHO’S IN THE NEWS Additional announcements from the NDA, American Petroleum Institute, and Metso can be found in our online issue at worldwidedrillingresource.com Mobile Drill International Mobile Drill welcomes Brandon Parks to its Southern Region Sales Team. He has a wealth of experience as a longtime drill operator and drilling manager before turning his efforts to sales. National Drilling Association (NDA) During DrillExpo 2024, Aardvark Drilling, Inc. was presented with an NDA Safety Award.
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